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20-NOV-2005 Ransom

Pic One - by Ransom

Hand Held

Konica-Minolta DiMAGE A2
1/15s f/4.5 at 40.4mm iso64 hide exif
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Date/Time20-Nov-2005 03:56:50
MakeMinolta
ModelDiMAGE A2
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length40.4 mm
Exposure Time1/15 sec
Aperturef/4.5
ISO Equivalent64
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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coleviolin 22-Nov-2005 22:49
Yes. I do like this one better. It has a more 'solid' appearance. It captures more of the essence of the instrument. However, it is upside down. Maybe this way it looks better to you? I think I would prefer it if the star on the pick were above the strings, and then you'd see the strings underneath for a quick peek. It's good that this photo doesn't show too much of one thing, and it does put emphasis on the pick, which is the subject. I like this one, though I think it may need a little color correction, and better focus in general. Handheld at 1/15sec is quite good though.
Guest 21-Nov-2005 19:22
Thank you all for your comments. Yes, this is an old(1930-40ish) Italian style Bowlback mandolin. Does'nt have a name on it. The broken string is in my other photo here and is also on a different mandolin, a newer "A" style. Hope that clears it up some. Thanks again..
Guest 21-Nov-2005 18:06
Am I missing something or are you guys not looking at the picture carefully? Where's the broken string? Where are the 12 strings? I'm guessing this is a mandolin, hence the eight strings arranged in pairs. -- Victor
Markus Udéhn20-Nov-2005 21:17
Nice shot! I prefer the composition and background in this one! Hope you didn't break that string in the process of taking these photos ;-)
Guest 20-Nov-2005 18:20
I have a Yamaha Maple kit sitting in the bedroom right next to me ... maybe we should start a band ; )

Very nice pic - I really like the composition and your exposure is spot on.
Canon DSLR Challenge20-Nov-2005 15:24
What a nice pic -- and one which has been used, judging by the wear on the tip. I like this picture better than the other because of the contrast with the background. -- Victor
Jerry Curtis20-Nov-2005 14:10
Hey... a man after my own heart - a 12-string. Nice texture in the neck piece.